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general dempsey? >> the bases we have in southern europe and the met mediterranean area are generally speaking have aircraft, first point i made is that it wasn't the right tool for the particular threat we faced. secondly, the aircraft we have in europe, generally are there in support of nato, and on a different alert posture. that was not among the forces. the aircraft were not among the forces that we had at heightened alert. it remitted to the boots on the capabilities that could preeffortively get to an embassy or compound to thicken the defenses if we had reason to do so. >> the troops were not at the base at the time of the? >> no. >> now to followup, you talk about everybody wants a fire station next door, it doesn't work. on the other hand, in this case, as you testified there was about a 13-15 hour practical limitation, i gather since this incident you're trying to shorten that. do you have a target? what would we like to be able to do? particularly in the hot spots which we can identify in
general dempsey? >> the bases we have in southern europe and the met mediterranean area are generally speaking have aircraft, first point i made is that it wasn't the right tool for the particular threat we faced. secondly, the aircraft we have in europe, generally are there in support of nato, and on a different alert posture. that was not among the forces. the aircraft were not among the forces that we had at heightened alert. it remitted to the boots on the capabilities that could...
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at ease. >> ladies and gentlemen, gner -- general dempsey. [applause] >> mr. president, secretary, and mrs. panetta, men and women of the armed forces of the united states, especially our wounded warriors, and of course, we cannot forget bravo -- i was hoping bragh would be out there for the inspection of troops. apparently, until jeremy thought differently. it is an honor here to be here for this event. we're here to show our profound respect for secretary panetta. i recall the play "the tempest." i like to think of you as the prospero of public service. secretary has used his arts to induce a sense of public service in generations of men and women. like the knowledgeable to, he asks us to let our indulgences set him free. secretary panetta could not have served so well and so faithfully without the invaluable and untiring support of his family. sylvia, we thank you for yourself less service that have made your husband's contributions possible. [applause] >> is quite clear that he has balanced service and self. chuck todd played a clip of you from 1989 and la
at ease. >> ladies and gentlemen, gner -- general dempsey. [applause] >> mr. president, secretary, and mrs. panetta, men and women of the armed forces of the united states, especially our wounded warriors, and of course, we cannot forget bravo -- i was hoping bragh would be out there for the inspection of troops. apparently, until jeremy thought differently. it is an honor here to be here for this event. we're here to show our profound respect for secretary panetta. i recall the...
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. >> reporter: senators pressed outgoing leon panetta and dempsey about whether military help was too far away to rescue the slain americans. >> the biggest problem that night, senator, is that nobody really knew what was going on there. >> reporter: and republicans pounced on testimony but after first informing the president about the attack, neither man heard directly from him as the siege unfolded. >> did the president show any curiosity about how is this going? >> there is no question in my mind the president of the united states was concerned about american lives. >> with all due respect, i don't believe that's a credible statement, if he never called and asked you, are we helping these people or what's happening? >> and on the issue the power the president has on those drone strikes, senators are saying they want to set up a process to oversee that and make sure everything is being done properly. natalie? >> kelly o'donnell, thank you very much. >>> first lady michelle obama is said to attend a funeral for a 15-year-old girl who was shot just days after performing as a majorette
. >> reporter: senators pressed outgoing leon panetta and dempsey about whether military help was too far away to rescue the slain americans. >> the biggest problem that night, senator, is that nobody really knew what was going on there. >> reporter: and republicans pounced on testimony but after first informing the president about the attack, neither man heard directly from him as the siege unfolded. >> did the president show any curiosity about how is this going?...
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marty dempsey, i appreciate your kind remarks. marty and i have testified before congress. is the 11th time yesterday that we have done that. and we have also done tend press conferences together. we are developing a very convincing case for collecting hazard pay in these jobs. [laughter] as we used to say when i was in the army, there is not anyone i would rather be in the foxhole with and marty dempsey. i cannot tell you what a privilege it has been to work with you and to work with all of the service chiefs. we have dealt with some very tough issues, and there is no way, no way that i could have done this job without your support, without your loyalty, and without your dedication. members of congress, leaders of the administration, leaders of the department of defense, distinguished guests, many dear friends who we have known over the years, sylvia and i are very thankful to all of you for coming here today. this is without question the fanciest sendoff i have ever gotten in washington. [laughter] let me remember the words of president harry truman, who once said if you
marty dempsey, i appreciate your kind remarks. marty and i have testified before congress. is the 11th time yesterday that we have done that. and we have also done tend press conferences together. we are developing a very convincing case for collecting hazard pay in these jobs. [laughter] as we used to say when i was in the army, there is not anyone i would rather be in the foxhole with and marty dempsey. i cannot tell you what a privilege it has been to work with you and to work with all of...
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. >> reporter: it turning to benghazi, senators press ed outgoing leon panetta and dempsey about whether military help was too far away to rescue the slain americans. >> the biggest problem that night, senator, is that nobody really knew what was going on there. >> reporter: and republicans pounced on testimony but after first informing the president about the attack, neither man heard directly from him as the siege unfolded. >> did the president show any curiosity about how is this going? >> there is no question in my mind the president of the united states was concerned about american lives. >> with all due respect, i don't believe that's a credible statement, if he never called and asked you, are we helping these people or what's happening. >> reporter: there's a special ceremony for panetta leaving that job and democrats are looking at the possibility of creating a new court to review some of the drone strikes. shows you they are still concerned. natalie. >> kelly owe dodge in washington, thank you. >>> we know what caused the power outage at the super bowl. officials at entergy new
. >> reporter: it turning to benghazi, senators press ed outgoing leon panetta and dempsey about whether military help was too far away to rescue the slain americans. >> the biggest problem that night, senator, is that nobody really knew what was going on there. >> reporter: and republicans pounced on testimony but after first informing the president about the attack, neither man heard directly from him as the siege unfolded. >> did the president show any curiosity about...